Inspired by a true story, the play, according to press the press release, “follows the trail of a young con man, Paul (Hawkins), who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, Ouisa and Flan Kittredge (Janney and Hickey), saying he knows their son at college. Claiming he’s the son of actor Sidney Poitier, Paul tells them he has just been mugged and all his money is gone. Captivated by Paul’s intelligence (and the possibility of appearing in his father’s new movie), the Kittredges invite him to stay overnight. After finding him in bed with a hustler (Cusati-Moyer), their picture of Paul changes, and Ouisa and Flan turn detective trying to piece together the connections that gave him access to their lives. Meanwhile, Paul’s cons unexpectedly lead him into darker territory as his lies begin to catch up with him.”

Janelle received the Breakthrough Award for Moonlight and Hidden Figures; Insecure writer-executive producer Issa took home the Vanguard Award; How to Get Away with Murder‘s Aja was honored with the Lincoln Shining Star Award and Black-ish‘s Yara received the Generation Next Award.

Usher was joined on the red carpet by Sugar Ray Leonard. The singer is playing the former boxer in the upcoming Weinstein Company movie Hands of Stone! Also in attendance at the event was Survivor’s Remorse actress Teyonah Parris, who showed off a lot of leg in her sexy green dress.

FYI: David is wearing a Dolce&Gabbana suit. Teyonah is wearing a Juan Carlos Obando gown, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, and a Kate Spade clutch.

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